The Animal (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Rachilde & Co., 2024
- Softcover
- New
Seller: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, AustraliaAussieBookSeller
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Condition: New
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Paperback. From Rachilde, Queen of the Decadents, comes a novel set in Belle Epoque Paris about a passionate young woman who lives for love. Laure Lordes escapes her hometown amid scandal, following her lover to the city to live like a pet in a gilded cage. But when a feral kitten touches Laure's heart and she begins to change, she learns that being true to herself and her young charge is harder than she ever imagined. First published in 1893 by Rachilde-a fiercely independent author who explored provocative sexuality and characters-The Animal is arguably her finest work. Translated here into English for the first time, the story unfolds into a stunning conclusion. Frenchwoman Laure Lordes escapes the provinces to follow her lover to Paris. But when she takes in a feral kitten, their lives get harder than ever. First released in 1893, The Animal is translated here into English for the first time. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- The Animal (Paperback)
- Author
- Rachilde
- Publisher
- Rachilde & Co.
- Publication year
- 2024
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798991663403
From Rachilde, Queen of the Decadents, comes a novel set in Belle Époque Paris about a passionate young woman who lives for love. Laure Lordès escapes her hometown amid scandal, following her lover to the city to live like a pet in a gilded cage. But when a feral kitten touches Laure’s heart and she begins to change, she learns that being true to herself and her young charge is harder than she ever imagined. First published in 1893 by Rachilde—a fiercely independent author who explored provocative sexuality and characters—The Animal is arguably her finest work. Translated here into English for the first time, the story unfolds into a stunning conclusion.
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